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Necrotizing enterocolitis: current understanding of the prevention and management

Abstract Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the diseases in neonates, with a high morbidity and mortality rate, especially in preterm...

Comparison of the PCPLC Database to NSQIP-P: A Patient Matched Comparison of Surgical Complications Following Repair of Anorectal Malformation

Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare and heterogenous which creates a challenge in conducting research and offering recommendations for best...

Congenital Lobar Emphysema: Gross Appearances of the Lung

An unusual severe and prolonged respiratory ailment following a common viral infection in a young infant of 6 weeks prompted us for a chest...

Management of first branchial anomalies in children: 20 years of experience

Abstract Purpose Branchial cleft anomalies (BCAs) are common pediatric head and neck lesions; however, only 1–4% involve the first branchial...

Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor Procedures in Pediatric Population

In the pediatric population, virtual reality (VR) has been used as an adjunct to augment analgesia and reduce the need for opioids. In this study,...

A Structured Training for Trans Anal Irrigation in Pediatric Patients Improves Outcomes and Reduce Failures: Results of an Interventional Multicenter Prospective Study

Continence issues due to organic causes including previous colorectal surgery or neurological issues might benefit from Transanal irrigation (TAI)...

Peer Support to Promote Surgeon Well-being: The APSA Program Experience

Peer support programs have evolved to train physicians to provide outreach and emotional first aid to their colleagues when they experience the...

Molecular Genetics Augment Cytopathologic Evaluation and Surgical Planning of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules

Molecular genetic testing in conjunction with cytopathology may improve prediction of malignancy in thyroid nodules, particularly those with...

Satisfaction of Paediatric Oncology Patients, Survivors, and Nurses with the Position of Their Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (SPACE-Study)

To compare paediatric oncologic vascular access ports located on the anterior thoracic wall to ports on the lower lateral thoracic wall, in terms...

Update Course Rewind: Fertility Preservation 2023

Our 11th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery was held past August. In this video series, we'll recap the sessions and share the main...

Impacto de la Crioanalgesia durante la reparación del Pectus Excavatum en la estadia hospitalaria y los costos en la población pediátrica

Otro artículo que tenes que conocer de JPS por la Dra. Cecilia Gigena "Impacto de la Crioanalgesia durante la reparación del Pectus Excavatum en...

Impact of Cryoanalgesia Use During Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair on Hospital Days and Total Hospital Costs Among Pediatric Patients

New article you should know about from JPS by Dr. Cecilia Gigena "Impact of Cryoanalgesia Use During Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair on...

Medium-Term Results of Staged Laparoscopic Traction Orchiopexy for Intra-abdominal Testes: A Multicenter Analysis

Background: Staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (SLTO) is a novel technique for the intra-abdominal testis (IAT) based on elongation of the...

Medium-Term Results of Staged Laparoscopic Traction Orchiopexy for Intra-abdominal Testes: A Multicenter Analysis

Background: Staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (SLTO) is a novel technique for the intra-abdominal testis (IAT) based on elongation of the...

Medium-Term Results of Staged Laparoscopic Traction Orchiopexy for Intra-abdominal Testes: A Multicenter Analysis

Background: Staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (SLTO) is a novel technique for the intra-abdominal testis (IAT) based on elongation of the...

SILS Appendectomy by Dr. Nelson Rosen

In this video Dr. Nelson Rosen shows an appendectomy by a single umbilical incision. 

Machine learning to predict pediatric choledocholithiasis: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium retrospective study

Background: The purpose of this study was to accurately predict pediatric choledocholithiasis with clinical data using a computational machine...

Functional Outcomes of Patients Who Underwent Anorectal Malformation Repair Using MRI Guidance

Despite the initiation of minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, the majority of patients who undergo anorectal malformation repair still...

Update Course Rewind: Perineal Body Sparing PSARP 2023

  Our 11th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery was held past August. In this video series, we'll recap the sessions and share the main...

Reducing Unnecessary Oophorectomies for Benign Ovarian Neoplasms in Pediatric Patients

Importance: Although most ovarian masses in children and adolescents are benign, many are managed with oophorectomy, which may be unnecessary and...

Clinical Symptoms Affect Treatment and Prognosis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

New article you should know by Dr. Cecilia Gigena "Clinical Symptoms Affect Treatment and Prognosis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital...

DraiNet: AI-driven decision support in pneumothorax and pleural effusion management

Abstract Objective This study presents DraiNet, a deep learning model developed to detect pneumothorax and pleural effusion in pediatric patients...

Efficacy and late kidney effects of nephron-sparing surgery in the management of unilateral Wilms tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract To evaluate the efficiency and long-term renal function of nephron sparing surgery (NSS) in unilateral WT patients compared with radical...

Development of a 3D-printed neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia model and standardisation of intra-operative measurement

Abstract Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing is frequently used for surgical simulation and training, however, no widely available model...

Eflornithine as Postimmunotherapy Maintenance in High-Risk Neuroblastoma: Externally Controlled, Propensity Score-Matched Survival Outcome Comparisons

Purpose: Long-term survival in high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB) is approximately 50%, with mortality primarily driven by relapse. Eflornithine...

Diagnosis and management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a 2023 update from the Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Collaborative

Objective: The Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Collaborative sought to make its existing clinical practice guideline, published in...

Commentary on “Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR): the benefit of the double stitch in the largest single-center experience”

Bladder Neck Surgery is not Routinely Needed to Achieve Urinary Continence in Patients with Primary Epispadias

This study aims at investigating the continence outcome in primary epispadias patients treated at a tertiary center. The authors hypothesized that...

Correlation analysis of feeding intolerance and defecation after primary anastomosis for neonatal intestinal atresia

Abstract Purpose To investigate the correlation between postoperative feeding intolerance and defecation, with a view to carrying out prognostic...

Update Course Rewind: Anal Dilation Following PSARP 2023

Our 11th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery was held past August. In this video series, we'll recap the sessions and share the main...

Regular epilation alone is an acceptable treatment for symptom-free pilonidal patients

Introduction: Patients with mild pilonidal disease often experience symptom resolution without excision. We hypothesized that treating...

Circular RNA MTCL1 targets SMAD3 by sponging miR-145‐5p for regulation of cell proliferation and migration in Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Background Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a congenital disorder resulting from abnormal development of the enteric nervous system...

Diagnostic and prognostic value of the gut microbiota and its metabolite butyrate in children with biliary atresia

Abstract Purpose To determine the prevalent microbiological profile of biliary atresia (BA) patients at the time of its occurrence by studying...

Supresión ácida profiláctica para prevenir estenosis anastomóticas después de la cirugía de atresia esofágica

Nuevo artículo que debes conocer de JPS por la Dra. Cecilia Gigena "Supresión ácida profiláctica para prevenir estenosis anastomóticas después de...

Prophylactic Acid-suppression Medication to Prevent Anastomotic Strictures After Oesophageal Atresia Surgery

New article you should know from JPS by Dr. Cecilia Gigena "Prophylactic Acid-suppression Medication to Prevent Anastomotic Strictures After...

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to Compare the Short- and Long-term Outcomes of Non-operative Management With Early Operative Management of Simple Appendicitis in Children After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Non-operative management (NOM) of simple appendicitis is becoming an increasingly researched treatment option. This systematic review aims to...